Today, spy photos of an updated Korean minivan, which will receive a noticeably redesigned appearance, have appeared on the Internet. What will it be like?
The Carnival minivan has been produced since 1998. In some markets the model was also known as the Sedona. However, starting with the fourth generation, which premiered in the summer of 2020, the minivan is offered worldwide only as the Carnival. The time is approaching for a planned restyling, and judging by the spy photos, it will be quite significant.
Render of the updated Kia Carnival
In the photographs published today, the Carnival is captured without camouflage, so you can see all the details of the restyled model. As expected, the minivan will receive a completely new front end in the style of the updated Sorento. Here there will be vertical headlights with L-shaped LED strips of side lights extending onto the radiator grille. The bumper will be made simpler in design; the only thing that stands out on it is the contrasting horizontal trim at the bottom. The front fenders and hood will remain the same, as well as the sides of the body. At the rear there will be no less radical changes: there will be new lights with vertical blocks, a completely new trunk lid with a wider opening and a license plate niche located in its lower part, as well as a new bumper. In addition, the minivan is shown with new design wheels.
Render of the updated Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival is built on the third-generation N3 platform, which was first used on the eighth Hyundai Sonata. It is also used by models such as Santa Fe, Tucson, Kia K5, Sportage and Sorento of the latest generations. The interior is expected to feature a new multimedia system with a pair of 12-inch screens. As for engines, in the home market in Korea, Carnival is equipped with a V6 3.5 GDI gasoline engine with combined injection (294 hp, 355 Nm) and a 2.2 diesel engine with 202 hp. (441 Nm). The restyled model can receive a hybrid version with a 1.6 turbocharged petrol and an electric motor with a total power of 227 hp. and 350 Nm of torque. The engines are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive only.
Current Kia Carnival 1/3 
Current Kia Carnival 2/3 
Current Kia Carnival 3/3
The premiere of the new product may take place in the coming weeks.
Recall that a few days ago new information appeared about the compact sedan Kia K3, which will arrive to replace the Rio model.
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